📢 Kingston Area Minor Hockey Association Announcement
Spring 2026 Evaluations – Kingston Canadians Representative Program
The Kingston Area Minor Hockey Association is pleased to release key information and upcoming dates for the 2026–27 Kingston Canadians Representative Program Spring Evaluations, based on the recent OMHA Seasonal Calendar Bulletin. This structure follows the OHF Player Pathway model and outlines the timeline for competitive team selections for next season.
Click Here -OMHA 2026-2027 Seasonal Calendar
🔵 Evaluation Model
Player evaluations replace the former “tryout” format, supporting athlete development by grouping players with similar skill levels rather than an immediate make-or-cut result.
📅 SPRING EVALUATION WINDOWS
U11 & U13
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Division
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Starts
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AAA
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April 18, 2026
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AA
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April 25, 2026
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A & BB
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May 2, 2026
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B
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May 9, 2026
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U15 – U18
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Division
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Starts
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AAA
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April 20, 2026
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AA
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April 27, 2026
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A & BB
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May 4, 2026
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B
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May 11, 2026
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***Please note that KAMHA is an AA Center and offers AA and A teams from U10 to U18 as well as BB teams (non-contact) at U16 and U18, but KAMHA does not run B teams***
U8 & U9 Development/MD
U8 & U9 evaluations may begin Saturday, April 11, 2026, with a 14-day evaluation window ending April 24.
⚠ Important Notes
✔ Pre-evaluation development sessions will be offered — number of sessions will depend on ice availability.
✔ Body checking introduction sessions for players entering U14 and/or U15 will be scheduled prior to evaluations.
✔ All development sessions and checking sessions are for currently registered KAMHA players only.
✔ Players may attend evaluations with multiple associations during each 7-day evaluation period.
✔ Teams selected in spring will enter a Development Phase September 8 – October 1.
✔ BB programming remains equivalent to A-level competitive hockey (non-checking).
📌 Coaching Applications
KAMHA will be opening Coaching Applications for the 2026–27 Kingston Canadians season shortly.
More details, application links, and qualification requirements will be posted soon.
Coaches with interest in leading a competitive team for the upcoming season are encouraged to monitor our website and social platforms for release.
📍 More Information Coming
Although this season is still underway we will begin planning and the Official ice schedules, evaluation registration, costs, coaching announcements and additional details will follow in the new year during the months of February and March